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The School of Rock
In Linklater's studio-financed comedy hit, Jack Black brings his rock & roll vibe to riff-needy prep students.
"...and Robert Tsai. When his roommate’s bitchy girlfriend asks rock & roll schmo Dewey Finn (Black) what he’s done..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Now Streaming in Austin: The School of Rock
Linklater! Jack Black! The ATX fave gets the live-tweet treatment
"...public poll, you have picked Richard Linklater's big ball of fun The School of Rock for tonight's live-tweet...."

May 14, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Back to 'School of Rock'
Get schooled on the film by Mike White, Jack Black, and Richard Linklater in time for its 10th anniversary
"...Jack Black was 34 when The School of Rock was released; it was his first film..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Screens Feature by Chase Hoffberger

'The School of Rock' 10 Year Reunion
August 29, 2013. 41 photos.
"...together cast and crew from the much-loved comedy The School of Rock to celebrate the film's 10th anniversary. The..."

Aug. 30, 2013 Photo Gallery

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts: School of rock
For the second time in two years, the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts – a true school of rock – will be auditioning students in Austin
"...Jack Black had to instruct kids in the fundamentals of rock-etry on the sly, but there are some schools..."

March 30, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

School of Last Resort
The Bad Kids highlights a high school's "nurture and nag" approach
"...a meth problem and double-digit unemployment. It's the kind of community with an implicit acceptance that kids will drop..."

March 4, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin School of Music
"...At the Austin School of Music, located in the same building as Strait..."

Aug. 22, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The Death of Rock & Roll
Top 10s: Year, Decade, Eternity
"...England. Though it didn't originate there, it took hold of and thrived in the taverns and music halls of..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Austin Avalanche of Rock & Roll!
When IRS Records' 'The Cutting Edge' Came to Town and Made Me Want to, Too
"...90 people a day move to Austin. The signs of growth are everywhere. Changes are not always welcome, however...."

March 16, 2001 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Rock School
More than his Philadelphia school of rock, it's blustery instructor Paul Green who becomes the true subject of this documentary.
"...in places outside Austin, the so-called live music capital of the world, where the notion of a rock school..."

June 10, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Faster Than Sound: Bevis M. Griffin Teaches Austin Youth the Evolution of the Blues
School of Rock students play two events this weekend, and Stubb's sells to C3 and Live Nation
"...Known as a glam rock innovator of Seventies Austin origins, Bevis M. Griffin still..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Year of the Dog
In his directorial debut, Mike White embraces the awkward with this story of a woman (played by Molly Shannon) who just wants to be loved.
"...on an obsessive man-child (Chuck & Buck), a wannabe rocker (School of Rock), or a lonely housewife (The Good..."

April 27, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Rock Rock Rock Rock Rock & Roll Summer Camps
Shaping the sound of Austin in 2018
"...Graham’s formidable shoes, dear parents, but if your budding rock star isn’t already booked up this summer, there’s time..."

June 5, 2013 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Out of the Mouths of Children
The return of the Butthole Surfers – don't call it a reunion!
"..."I wish we'd taken a vow of silence," bemoans drummer King Coffey at the watercooler inside..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Music Feature by Austin Powell

The Animated Childhood of Milo Coy in Apollo 10½
The young Austin actor takes one giant leap in Richard Linklater's tale of the space race
"...movie. The director behind classics such as Slacker and School of Rock is finally back with a beautiful and..."

March 25, 2022 Screens Feature by Jenny Nulf

The French View of Richard Linklater
Pompidou curator explains new tribute to the Austin filmmaker
"...a defining Austinite, having both defined the artistic perception of the city and helped build the cultural landscape. But..."

Dec. 8, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

City of Austin to Recognize Meadow Goodman Mental Health Awareness Day
Music celebration MeadowFest takes place Aug. 24
"...The city of Austin will officially recognize Aug. 24 as Meadow Goodman..."

Aug. 4, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Round One at Round Rock
Is the noisy suburban school battle an omen of things to come?
"...The story so far: When the Round Rock ISD put a $349 million bond package before the..."

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

The Girls of Summer
Austin's inaugural all-girls rock camp looks out after its own
"...The rolling of eyes. An exasperated look...."

June 29, 2007 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

The Slow Dying of Johnston High
State accountability standards may close a school on the edge of survival
"...the community to pull together to save the pride of the Eastside might have been a turning point for..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Faye Webster, Swamp Dogg, and More Reviews From Friday of SXSW
Memorable performances to close out the week
"...What a week. Friday delivered the finale of major multi-day showcases like Resound’s Marshall Funhouse and Rolling..."

March 16, 2024 Music Post by Julian Towers

SXSW Interview: Bestie Rap Duo Flyana Boss Remain Students of the Form
Bobbi and Folayan talk Dallas influences before first headlining tour
"...garment bags up and around hotels the whole Age of Pleasure Tour.” [inset-1-right]..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Rock & Roll Books
Gift Guide
"...The Story of AC/DC: Let There Be Rock..."

Dec. 1, 2006 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Natural Ear Music School Celebrates 15th Anniversary!
"...Dear Editor, We at Natural Ear Music School are celebrating our 15th year of operation in the..."

June 22, 2005 Postmarks

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster
You don't have to be a Metallica fan to enjoy this candid documentary that in essence is a complex chronicle of people just trying to get along.
"...Directed by: Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky. "All these rules and shit," smirks Metallica drummer Ulrich..."

Sept. 10, 2004 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Band of the Month: Magnet School
Magnet School pops and swells
"...The first time I spun Magnet School's debut EP, Crush, in 2006, the title song became..."

March 27, 2008 Music Post by Darcie Stevens

Do You Remember Rock & Roll Radio?
The 100 Tunes of Oldies Rock Radio
"...the K, Alan Freed, and high energy?...Do you remember rock & roll radio?" -- Ramones, 1980..."

Oct. 18, 1996 Music Feature

Voxtrot: The (Re)start of Something
12 years after disbanding, the forerunners of modern indie-pop call on the "mystical, inexplicable force" that flowed through their Early Music
"...Ramesh Srivastava makes an extended metaphor comparing the breakup of his beloved indie-pop band to, hmm, 1970s TV detective..."

Sept. 23, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Let It Rock
Rock & Roll Books Spring 2000
"...Let It Blurt: The Life and Times of Lester Bangs, America's Greatest Rock Critic by Jim DeRogatis..."

March 17, 2000 Books Feature by Greg Beets

Elizabeth Morris: 100 Years of Memories in Austin
Of back porches, corrupt politicians, and fireworks at Zilker Park
"...her comfortable room at Brookdale Senior Living in Round Rock, just about 14 miles from where she was born..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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